"better than a poke in the eye with a rusty nail" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. Alternative form of better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick
    Sense id: en-better_than_a_poke_in_the_eye_with_a_rusty_nail-en-phrase-cFo6PJLP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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